Project Manager

Vistry Group; Herne Bay; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Company car/allowance

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Up to 39 days leave + bank holidays

Volunteering days

Private medical insurance

Enhanced parental leave

Pension via salary sacrifice

Life assurance 4x salary

Share save schemes

Christmas shutdown

Rewards portal

Job summary

Vistry Group is recruiting a Project Manager for our Lower Herne site in Kent. You will plan, coordinate and oversee construction from start to finish, managing budgets, schedules, resources and teams to deliver quality outcomes.

You will liaise with partners, customers, contractors and stakeholders while maintaining a strong safety culture and driving continuous improvement. Flexible working may be explored during interviews.

Qualifications

• Experience working on new build multi-story or housing projects.
• Experience in health and safety management on site.
• Ability to analyse technical and commercial aspects to balance time, cost, quality and resources.
• Operational, team-focused leader capable of directing delivery under challenging conditions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and welfare of all individuals on site.
• Lead successful project delivery with high quality, on time and within budget.
• Manage internal and external teams to meet project goals.
• Develop and coach team members, providing constructive feedback.
• Motivate and engage staff to drive excellence in project delivery.
• Maintain strong relationships with customers and stakeholders.
• Oversee all project communications and plan resource requirements.
• Lead key project meetings with stakeholders and manage cost agreements.
• Incorporate commercial considerations into decision making.
• Regularly review the project programme for timely completion.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Stakeholder liaison

Health & safety

Team leadership

Risk management

Education

CIOB qualification

SMSTS Certificate

First Aid at Work

NVQ Level 6/7 Building Construction

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Power Project

Asta Teamplan

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to join our team within Vistry Kent, at our Lower Herne site (CT6 7NA). As our Project Manager, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing construction projects from start to finish. They manage budgets, schedules, resources, and teams to ensure the project is completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. The role involves liaising with Partners, Customers, contractors, and stakeholders, as well as handling risks, issues, and compliance. We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we’re also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated. Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you...

• Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
• Company car, car allowance or travel allowance
• Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
• Up to 39 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• 2 Volunteering days per annum
• Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
• Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
• Share save and share incentive schemes
• Christmas company shutdown
• Employee rewards portal with many more benefits...

In return, what we would like from you...

• Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality
• Experience working on new build multi story projects or housing projects
• Experience in the management of Health and Safety
• Ability to analyse technical and commercial aspects of developments and apply solutions in terms of time, cost, quality, and best use of available resources
• A proven operational, team player who can set direction and delivery within challenging market conditions
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Creates a positive environment which drives a culture of respect and mutual support within their team
• Creates consensus through influence and persuasion with the ability to inspire others
• Reputation for integrity, maturity and sound business judgment and be totally comfortable leading and working in a team environment

Desirable...

• Valid First Aid at Work Certificate
• NVQ Level 6 -7 BTEC diploma in Building Construction or similar
• Valid Scaffold Inspection certificate
• Valid LOLER certificate
• Qualified to the required CIOB Grade applicable at the time in accordance with group policy
• Valid SMSTS Certificate
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Project and Asta Team plan
• Up to date knowledge of Health and Safety obligations and building legislation
• A good understanding of the considerate contractor’s requirements to achieve high scores

More about the Project Manager role...

• Ensure the safety and welfare of all individuals involved, in line with Vistry's safety policy.
• Foster continuous safety improvements across the project.
• Lead the successful completion of the project, maintaining high standards in quality, time, and client relations.
• Manage internal and external teams to meet project goals.
• Develop and coach team members, encouraging growth and providing constructive feedback.
• Motivate and engage employees to drive excellence in project delivery.
• Maintain positive relationships with customers and stakeholders.
• Oversee all project-related communication.
• Develop plans to ensure resource and supply chain requirements are met.
• Lead and facilitate key project meetings with stakeholders.
• Identify and manage any additional work, ensuring clear cost agreements.
• Integrate commercial considerations into decision-making processes.
• Regularly review and manage the project programme to ensure timely completion.
• Ensure adherence to Vistry's on-site processes.
• Induct and support team members in role-specific requirements and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure that quality standards are consistently met throughout the project by implementing effective quality management processes and conducting regular reviews

We build more than homes, we're making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award-winning employer means we live each day through our ethos - doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empower us to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you'll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation, and the functional support of Vistry Services, we’re a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach. Join us in making Vistry.